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spaghetti with mussels

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Delicious meaty mussels with spaghetti

yield 2 -4
prep time 25 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For spaghetti with mussels

  • 1 lb
    live mussels
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 3 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1/2 c
    dry white wine
  • 2 c
    crushed tomatoes
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh basil chopped
  • 8 oz
    spaghetti

How To Make spaghetti with mussels

  • 1
    Soak the mussels in cold salted water for 20 minutes to purge them. Scrub them to remove the beard on the outside. Discard any broken or open mussels. Heat the oil over med high heat. Add the garlic and let cook 1 minute. Add the mussels and wine. Cover and cook until mussels have opened. Remove the mussels with slotted spoon and set aside. Discard any that hasn't opened.
  • 2
    Bring the cooking liquid back to a boil. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook the spaghetti until al dente
  • 3
    Add a ladle of pasta water to the tomato sauce. Add the mussels and basil to the sauce. With tongs transfer the spaghetti from the water to the sauce. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • 4
    Remove from heat and serve.

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